What do tenants say about Ruben Esquivel?

Ruben Esquivel has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ruben Esquivel?

80% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ruben Esquivel would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Ruben Esquivel own or manage?

Ruben Esquivel owns or manages 1 building totalling 96 units.

Has Ruben Esquivel had any evictions?

Ruben Esquivel has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Ruben Esquivel on the worst landlords list?

Ruben Esquivel has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Ruben Esquivel had any litigation cases?

Ruben Esquivel has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Ruben Esquivel responsive to tenants?

80% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ruben Esquivel approve of how it is run.

Ruben Esquivel

Site Manager·1 building·96 units

3.8

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ruben Esquivel

Ruben Esquivel is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 5 reviews, with 80% recommending their buildings and 80% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated July 29, 2026. Ruben Esquivel is a site manager associated with 1 building and 96 units across Midtown East in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Midtown East in Manhattan. The building was built in the 1930s and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants in Ruben Esquivel’s buildings commend the friendly doormen and generally clean common areas, including effective garbage management. Apartments are noted for good water pressure and decent heating, though some find heating inconsistent. Pest control emerges as a recurring concern, particularly with roaches, despite attempts at extermination. Communication with management receives mixed feedback, with some renters finding responsiveness slow or difficult to achieve. The buildings tend to be older, with some maintenance and security issues noted. Overall, renters appreciate the location, doorman presence, and community feel but suggest improvements in pest control and management accessibility for a better living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great Building, Sizeable Studio, Good Area

Pros

around the corner from green line subway Units are large for the price. Shower has surprisingly outstanding water pressure. Well insulated building, good central heating in the winter. Building has a doorman Theres a Trader Joes 1 Avenue down on 3rd Ave, 2 blocks from Koreatown Only moving due to work, love the building

Cons

Very small Kitchenette, basically no counter-top (Space for dish rack only). Just Fridge, Sink, 4 top stove/oven.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Nice building, but roach problems

Pros

-friendly staff -clean lobby

Cons

-saw decent amount of roaches during my lease, even with exterminator -small kitchen

Buildings associated with RUBEN ESQUIVEL

Rent-stabilized
121 East 31 Street
3.8(5)
Midtown East

Rent-stabilized

121 East 31 Street

3.8(5)

Midtown East

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is better than the city average.

Owner averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Ruben Esquivel

Site Manager·1 building·96 units

3.8

5 reviews